Swine Behavior/Swine Welfare
Ways to Lower Pig Transport Losses
Jun 15, 2009 12:00 PM
Periodically check the transport losses from your hog operation and/or sites. Be sure your truck drivers are certified under the Transport Quality Assurance...More
Welfare audits and guidelines
PQA Plus Gains Momentum
Apr 9, 2009 12:05 PM
Over 26,000 U.S. pork producers have received Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) certification, according to a recent report from Erik Risa, manager of education programs for the Pork Checkoff. ...
Pork Groups Respond To Welfare Concerns
Jan 15, 2009 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
The National Pork Board is confident that its voluntary educational animal welfare...
Pork Quality Program Exceeds Expectations
Oct 9, 2008 12:07 PM
The National Pork Board’s Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) program has exceeded expectations since its launch in June 2007, says Erik Risa, Education program manager for the National Pork Board...
Regulations
Will 'Downer' Sows Be Next?
Jul 15, 2008 12:00 PM, By Joe Vansickle Senior Editor
There are significant reasons why a ban on cows should not be followed by a ban on downer sows, says a veterinary expert with the National Pork Board....
Processing Downers Could Bring Fine, Plant Shutdown
Mar 20, 2008 4:47 PM
Three senators have co-sponsored legislation that would fine and close livestock slaughter plants that repeatedly process downed animals...
Humane Society Submits Signatures for California Ballot
Feb 28, 2008 5:27 PM
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in an announcement released on. Feb. 28, that it has submitted the number of signatures necessary to bring an anti-animal cruelty ballot initiative before California voters in November...
